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My top 24 photographs of 2024.

My top 24 photographs of 2024.

Posted on Posted onDecember 31, 2024March 9, 2025By Heather

In 2024, I took more than 6,000 photographs in 8 countries in all 4 hemispheres. From over 6,000 images, I’ve curated 24 favorites—just 0.004%—to share with you. … Read More >My top 24 photographs of 2024.

Categories Abroad Adventure Travel Hiking
Experience Wonders of Wildlife and the Ancient Maya in Yucatán, Mexico

Experience Wonders of Wildlife and the Ancient Maya in Yucatán, Mexico

Posted on Posted onFebruary 19, 2024March 19, 2025By Heather

https://kctrvlr.com/abroad/quintana-roo-yucatan-ancient-mayan-ruins-jungle-wildlife/ … Read More >Experience Wonders of Wildlife and the Ancient Maya in Yucatán, Mexico

Categories Domestic Short Stops
Capturing Conservation: Animal portraits to inspire the next generation

Capturing Conservation: Animal portraits to inspire the next generation

Posted on Posted onJanuary 1, 2024January 18, 2025By Heather

The year my dad made us “Friends of the Zoo” at our local Kansas City Zoo was one … Continue ReadingCapturing Conservation: Animal portraits to inspire the next generation

Categories Adventure Travel Domestic Essays Hiking
River reconnection: backpacking the North Fork Skokomish River Trail in Olympic National Park

River reconnection: backpacking the North Fork Skokomish River Trail in Olympic National Park

Posted on Posted onAugust 23, 2023March 9, 2025By Heather

Why would any sane, rational human being leave the comfort of their home with air … Continue ReadingRiver reconnection: backpacking the North Fork Skokomish River Trail in Olympic National Park

Categories Abroad
Barbados: A Tale of Two Coasts

Barbados: A Tale of Two Coasts

Posted on Posted onFebruary 9, 2023January 28, 2025By Heather

A fan pushes warm, humid air around the room. The first hint of hazy morning … Continue ReadingBarbados: A Tale of Two Coasts

Categories Adventure Travel Domestic Hiking
Peru Creek: Crapping in a Bag & Other Stories

Peru Creek: Crapping in a Bag & Other Stories

Posted on Posted onJanuary 2, 2023January 28, 2025By Heather

This is a story about defeat, joy, and grief. It is full of adventure and misadventure, with a touch of prescience. Twists and turns. Bathroom humor. Summit season 2022 was unsuccessful, but mountain season was a hit. Buckle up; it’s a ride. … Read More >Peru Creek: Crapping in a Bag & Other Stories

Categories Domestic Hiking
Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge

Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge

Posted on Posted onMarch 20, 2022September 10, 2023By Heather

I have been setting my sights on day trip destinations near Kansas City. I’m seeking … Continue ReadingLoess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge

Categories Domestic
Four Seasons of Loose Park Photography in Kansas City, MO

Four Seasons of Loose Park Photography in Kansas City, MO

Posted on Posted onFebruary 2, 2022August 25, 2023By Heather

One landscape photographer pro-tip I received was to choose a place near your home that … Continue ReadingFour Seasons of Loose Park Photography in Kansas City, MO

I'm Heather Physioc.

Photojournalist focusing on conservation, outdoor, wildlife and nature topics. OWAA award winner. Prints available, 50% of print sales to conservation efforts. Dog's best friend.

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